HONEY-DRESSED COUSCOUS SALAD
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| Ingredients |
1-1/4 cups water;
1 cup couscous;
2 cups cups shredded cooked chicken breast (approx. 8 ounces);
1 can (15-1/2 oz.) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained;
2 medium carrots, shredded;
3 green onions, thinly sliced;
3 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley.
Dressing:
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice;
1/4 cup honey;
2 Tbsp. olive oil;
2 tsp. freshly grated lemon peel;
1 tsp. salt;
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper.
Makes 5 to 6 servings.
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| Direction
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In a small bowl, combine dressing ingredients; mix until blended. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in couscous. Cover and let stand 5 minutes; fluff with fork. Remove to large bowl; let cool. Stir in chicken, garbanzo beans, carrots, onion and parsley. Add dressing; toss to coat. |
| Nutrition
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(1/5 of recipe)
Calories: 448 Fat Total: 9 g
Protein: 28 g Cholesterol: 48 mg
Carbohydrates: 64 g Sodium: 533 mg
Dietary Fiber: 10 g Calories from fat: 18%.
* Courtesty of the National Honey Board |
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